Beef bourguignon is a stew made with beef braised in red wine. Originally a peasant food from the Burgundy countryside, this dish became one of the classics of French haute cuisine. Hi there, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. With the holidays coming up, I’ve been gravitating toward warm cozy recipes that can…
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Cod with Roasted Green Onions and Pistachio
Pan-seared cod with roasted green onions, potatoes, and broccoletti, topped with chopped pistachios, is easy, healthy, and just a little fancy. Before we get to the recipe, some pre-Thanksgiving trivia: Did you guys know there are an estimated 25,000 wild turkeys in Massachusetts? While no one knows for sure if the Pilgrims actually ate…
Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings
Hungarian braised chicken with smoked paprika in a sour cream sauce is served over homemade dumplings. Picture the scene. It’s a summer night in Budapest, the Paris of the East. Smells much better than actual Paris. Temperature in the low 80’s. You’re sitting in the enclosed dining room of a boat, on your Danube…
Swiss Alps Mac and Cheese
Swiss Alps Mac and Cheese, made with gruyere, raclette, and fontina, has all the flavors of classic alpine fondue. Enjoy this baked pasta with white wine and Swiss chocolate! For my birthday this year, Jonathan took me to a fondue restaurant. Jonathan really likes cheese, and he suggests putting it on almost everything I…
Beef Sukiyaki with Pan Fried Tofu
Beef Sukiyaki is a Japanese hotpot dish with steak and vegetables simmered in a sweet sauce, served over noodles, and topped with pan fried tofu. Hey guys, There’s something new on the blog. I have an e-mail sign-up! If you’re on a computer, look at the right side of the screen. Underneath my picture,…
Engagement Chicken
Engagement Chicken, an herb roast chicken, has that magical home-cooked goodness that will make your sweetheart fall for you all over again. This post was originally published on October 25, 2017 and updated on January 21, 2019. Friends, I have some news to share. Jonathan and I are engaged. In my post last week, I…
Salmon Meatballs with Herb Sauce
Fresh and light salmon meatballs with a creamy herb sauce are quick and easy to make. Pair with your favorite vegetable and carb for a healthy, elegant dinner. Hi guys, I’d like to tell you about a hike we did last Wednesday. If you’re only here for the salmon meatballs, no problem at all,…
Polish Style Pork Tenderloin with Potato Dumplings
Polish style pork tenderloin is topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and served alongside homemade potato dumplings (kopytka) and bacon-kissed kale. I’ve written before about how I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel, and how I enjoy creating dishes I’ve tasted on my trips. Example number one: this Lomo Saltado from Peru. Today’s dish…
Apple Cider Braised Short Ribs
Beef short ribs are braised in apple cider until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve over pureed celery root, topped with sautéed apples. Let’s talk leftovers. If you read about how I came up with the name for my blog, you might be expecting all my recipes to serve two. Today’s recipe, and a few I…
Cornish Hen Under a Brick
Cornish Hen Under a Brick gives you super crispy skin and juicy meat. No actual brick required! Can be made with chicken too. Sweet and salty sweet potato oven fries on the side. What is Cornish Hen Under a Brick? The traditional Tuscan method of cooking chicken under a brick, or al mattone, uses…